Mastercard Superyachts Day 3: Tawera extends lead Mastercard Superyachts Day 3: Tawera extends lead Tawera builds lead with first and second place finishes on Doyle Sails Race Day 3 The team on Tawera have extended their Mastercard Superyacht Regatta lead after first and second place finishes in the two races sailed on Doyle Sails Race Day 3. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 27 Feb 02:28 NZDT America's Cup: Chasing the chase boat - ETNZ America's Cup: Chasing the chase boat - ETNZ 36th America's Cup teams have had to resort to chase boats and simulators to mimic a race situation. With the Protocol eliminating the once familiar sight of teams trialing two America's Cup Class yachts against each other, the teams have had to resort to chase boats and simulators to mimic a race situation. by Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 26 Feb 13:54 NZDT America's Cup: INEOS Team UK's Auckland sojourn America's Cup: INEOS Team UK's Auckland sojourn From Christmas Turkey to being the Round Robin Rocket - the story of Britannia's Auckland sojourn From Christmas Turkey to being the Round Robin Rocket - here's the story of INEOS Team UK's Britannia sojourn in Auckland for the Prada Cup by INEOS Team UK Posted 26 Feb 13:42 NZDT America's Cup: Brits well positioned to go again America's Cup: Brits well positioned to go again This is the second Challenge Ben Ainslie has led for Britain and a big step up from his first This is the second Challenge Ben Ainslie has led for Britain and a big step up from the 2017 effort, which was sailed Bermuda in the mostly one-design AC50 - a wing sailed foiling catamaran and quite different from the AC75. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Feb 22:34 NZDT 18ft Skiff Supercup 18ft Skiff Supercup Several past champions and legends return to the class on Sydney Harbour Several past 18ft Skiff champions returned to the class today when they skippered boats from the Australian 18 Footers League's 2020-2021 Season fleet in the annual 'Supercup' series on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 26 Feb 23:35 NZDT Big Hearted Sam Davies Leaves Her Mark Big Hearted Sam Davies Leaves Her Mark Set to arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne very early this afternoon Sam Davies will enter the channel back into Les Sables d'Olonne very early this afternoon, around 1215hrs UTC (1315hrs local time) and is expected to get a warm welcome for her remarkable solo round the world achievement which she completed last night. by Vendée Globe Posted 26 Feb 21:19 NZDT Vendée Globe: Getting back to 'normal' part 2 Vendée Globe: Getting back to 'normal' part 2 Didac Costa has returned to work with the Fire Service in Barcelona It is more than two weeks now since Pip Hare finished her Vendee Globe and she is now back at home in Poole, England. Didac Costa has returned to work with the Fire Service in Barcelona and Kojiro Shiraishi has flown back to Japan. by Vendée Globe Posted 26 Feb 03:24 NZDT Silvertip take out Day 2 at the Superyacht Regatta Silvertip take out Day 2 at the Superyacht Regatta The 33 metre superyacht racing machine slips away in light winds The 33 metre superyacht racing machine Silvertip has taken its first victory of the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta, winning race three of the regatta on Boat International Race Day 2. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 26 Feb 01:05 NZDT Enjoy a wine-lover's paradise with Helicopter Me Enjoy a wine-lover's paradise with Helicopter Me Looking to enjoy the spoils of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf in the midst of the 36th America's Cup? Looking to enjoy the spoils of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf in the midst of the 36th America's Cup? Taking a helicopter to Waiheke Island in luxury with Helicopter Me is the way to do it. by Helicopter Me Posted 26 Feb 00:45 NZDT America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Design vs Racecraft America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Design vs Racecraft Challenger and Defender take similar but different approach to AC75 options. Prada Cup reviewed. The Challengers' game of Development Leapfrog ended on the Hauraki Gulf on Sunday, and set the scene for the 36th Match which as tradition dictates the Defender will come against the Challenger for the first time. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Feb 21:56 NZDT Sailing in the world's most remote places Sailing in the world's most remote places Miranda Merron describes the privilege of being a part of the Vendée Globe Some Vendée Globe and IMOCA sailors are relentlessly focused on winning, on the position schedules and on the performance of their boat, some not so. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 25 Feb 18:46 NZDT 54th Governor's Cup first early invitations issued 54th Governor's Cup first early invitations issued #2 and #7 skippers in World Sailing Open Match Racing Rankings confirmed The #2 ranked match racing sailor in the world, Nick Egnot-Johnson (NZL), and his countryman Jordan Stevenson (#7), have accepted early invitations to the 54th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Susan Kenney Posted 25 Feb 09:27 NZDT Isabelle Joschke completes solo round the world Isabelle Joschke completes solo round the world After she fought for 16 days to bring her boat to safety into Salvador de Bahia Franco German skipper Isabelle Joschke was rewarded with beautiful spring sunshine and a big, warm and affectionate welcome back to the Les Sables d'Olonne channel today after completing her solo circumnavigation outwith the final Vendée Globe rankings. by Vendée Globe Posted 25 Feb 08:54 NZDT Seldén Mast launching new block range Seldén Mast launching new block range At the virtual RYA Dinghy Show Seldén Mast will be introducing a new range of soft attachment blocks at the 2021 virtual RYA Dinghy Show, 27-28 February. by Seldén Mast Posted 25 Feb 00:37 NZDT Mastercard Superyacht Regatta - Day 1 Mastercard Superyacht Regatta - Day 1 Tawera and Whirlwind claim victories The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Mastercard Superyacht Regatta got under way today in Auckland with two spectacular races on the pristine waters of the Hauraki Gulf. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 24 Feb 21:00 NZDT 18ft Skiffs: Supercup Series preview 18ft Skiffs: Supercup Series preview Three races on specially-designed courses this Friday Some of the world's best 18ft Skiff Racing champions will be among the guests on display on Friday (February 26) when they skipper boats in the Australian 18 Footers League's annual 'Supercup' series on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 24 Feb 20:23 NZDT Playing the long game Playing the long game As a Brit I'm of course sad that INEOS TEAM UK didn't progress to the America's Cup match As a Brit I'm of course sad that INEOS TEAM UK didn't progress to the America's Cup match. I'd have loved to see Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott square up against Pete Burling, Blair Tuke and the rest of Emirates Team New Zealand, but it wasn't to be. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Feb 09:00 NZDT Luna Rossa awarded Prada Cup Luna Rossa awarded Prada Cup The delayed prize-giving ceremony for the Prada Cup was held at the America's Cup Village The prize-giving ceremony on the main stage of Auckland's America's Cup Village marked the delivery of the Prada Cup to Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Challenger of the 36th America's Cup Match presented by Prada. by Antonio Vettese COR36 Media Posted 23 Feb 21:13 NZDT Spring refit for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild Spring refit for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild The week is kicking off with the platform being hauled out Having returned to Lorient a fortnight ago, after her Jules Verne Trophy attempt was cut short due to the breakage of a float rudder, it's now time for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to go into refit. by Gitana Team Posted 23 Feb 18:25 NZDT Coming Soon at Rooster - Your chance to win Coming Soon at Rooster - Your chance to win An incredible chance of winning the new 2021 product of your choice To celebrate the completion of Rooster's latest products, you can be in with an incredible chance of winning the new 2021 product of your choice via their Facebook and Instagram competition. by Rooster Posted 23 Feb 07:00 NZDT Vendée Globe update: The sting in the tale? Vendée Globe update: The sting in the tale? The last miles are often the most tense Nearly every Vendée Globe, including this ninth edition, has delivered a sting in the tail of one sort or another to unfortunate solo skippers. by Vendée Globe Posted 23 Feb 05:44 NZDT Barton set for the virtual RYA Dinghy Show Barton set for the virtual RYA Dinghy Show Focusing attention on their Laser Kits and Dinghy Boomstrut Barton Marine will be showcasing their extensive dinghy offering at the virtual RYA Dinghy Show on the 27-28th February. by Chris Jones Posted 22 Feb 21:00 NZDT 18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall 18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake retain the title The defending Australian 18ft Skiff champion tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake retained the title when the team won the 2020-2021 championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Feb 21:06 NZDT INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign ends INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign ends As Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won both races in light wind today After four years of dedication, hard work, grit and hundreds of thousands of man hours from the 100+ strong team, INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign came to an end today as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won both races in light wind. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 21 Feb 20:24 NZDT Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli win the PRADA Cup Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli win the PRADA Cup Moving onto the America's Cup Match in 12 days time The G.H. Mumm Champagne was flowing for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli who sailed to victory today in the PRADA Cup Final. The Italians winning the Series 7-1 over INEOS TEAM UK, now move onto the America's Cup Match. by PRADA Cup Posted 21 Feb 20:08 NZDT Luna Rossa win Prada Cup Final Luna Rossa win Prada Cup Final They have now earned the right to be the Challenger for the America's Cup for the third time Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli made history on the Hauraki Gulf this afternoon by being the first Challenger of Record, since 1970 to win a Challenger Selection Series and go on to Challenge for the America's Cup. by Ben Gladwell - Sail-World NZL Posted 21 Feb 19:44 NZDT Modes and Moods Modes and Moods Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker There are many sailing phrases: high and fast, low and slow, tweak it up a bit, glamourous, in the groove, climbing off them, falling into the dirt. Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Feb 18:23 NZDT Prada Cup: Day 10: Sea breeze for Finals Day 4 Prada Cup: Day 10: Sea breeze for Finals Day 4 Brits protest over Luna Rossa jib sheeting, as they enter sudden death on Finals Day 4 For Day 10 of the Prada Cup, and the forth day of Prada Cup Finals, the course will be located on the Course A area, starting off Takapuna/Milford and extending north - depending on the breeze direction by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Feb 11:56 NZDT 5O5 UK Nationals and Europeans announcement 5O5 UK Nationals and Europeans announcement The 5O5s are set for a return to the stunning Dorset coast The 5O5s return to the stunning Dorset coast and to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in July for the UK National and European Championships in what promises to be two more highly anticipated events for the class. by UK 5O5 Class Posted 21 Feb 09:03 NZDT America's Cup Rialto: Feb 20 - Brits deliver America's Cup Rialto: Feb 20 - Brits deliver INEOS Team UK entered the Last Chance Saloon in the final race of the day INEOS Team UK entered the Last Chance Saloon in the final race of the day - doing what they had to do - which was to lead Luna Rossa back to the startline for the first time in the Prada Cup Finals. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Feb 04:06 NZDT Manuel Cousin finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe Manuel Cousin finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe 'You have to live your dreams not dream your life away' 'You have to live your dreams not dream your life away' - That was the maxim that drove Manuel Cousin to leave his life as an executive selling forklift trucks to major accounts with Toyota, to move from his native Normandy to Les Sables d'Olonne. by Vendée Globe Posted 21 Feb 03:59 NZDT PRADA Cup Final Day 3 report and quotes PRADA Cup Final Day 3 report and quotes INEOS TEAM UK bite back but Luna Rossa lead 5-1 The PRADA Cup Final is not done and dusted yet, with INEOS TEAM UK marking their first point on the scoreboard, there may still a long way to go. by PRADA Cup Posted 20 Feb 19:59 NZDT Prada Cup Final: Day 3 - Brits score first win Prada Cup Final: Day 3 - Brits score first win British score first win, Luna Rossa leads 5-1 after three days of Prada Cup Finals Ineos had a serious mountain to climb before today's racing started, when the breeze only built to around 7 to 8 knots at race time, that mountain got a lot taller. But the Brits came back in Race 6 to score an end to end win. by Ben Gladwell - Sail-World NZL Posted 20 Feb 19:19 NZDT You must win the start! You must win the start! It's a golden rule of Match Racing and much of your race can be defined by it It's a golden rule of Match Racing and much of your race can be defined by it. Win the start and you've a good chance of winning the race. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Feb 18:10 NZDT Prada Cup: Day 9: Light winds for Finals Day 3 Prada Cup: Day 9: Light winds for Finals Day 3 The course for Day 3 of the Finals in the Prada Cup will be located on the Course E area. For Day 9 of the Prada Cup, and the third day of Prada Cup Finals, the course will be located on the Course E area, starting off Waiheke Island and with the top mark of the course off Eastern Beach/Maretai. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Feb 13:24 NZDT Vendée Globe: Manuel Cousin due Saturday morning Vendée Globe: Manuel Cousin due Saturday morning Joschke and Davies slow to avoid worst of the storms Manuel Cousin will bring his IMOCA Groupe SÉTIN across the finish line of the Vendée Globe tomorrow morning - estimated for between 0500hrs and 1000hrs UTC - and return back into Les Sables d'Olonne the town where he has lived for 12 years. by Vendée Globe Posted 20 Feb 05:41 NZDT The Race is on... The Race is on... Sir Ben Ainslie: "We are in the thick of the fight right now, we will give it our best shot" Sir Ben Ainslie: "We are in the thick of the fight right now, we will give it our best shot and I have every confidence in the team that we can come through this." by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Feb 05:14 NZDT 11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA 60 boat build 11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA 60 boat build Behind the scenes look at some of the sustainability initiatives 11th Hour Racing Team began planning the build of its new IMOCA 60 in June 2019, before the team had even announced its plans to be entering a team in the world's longest sporting event - The Ocean Race 2022-23. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 20 Feb 04:39 NZDT Win a Load Sensor Worth €1,250+ Win a Load Sensor Worth €1,250+ A great prize in this Cyclops Marine Giveaway! J/70 World Champions 2019, Paul Ward and his use a smarttune load sensor from Cyclops Marine on their forestay to refine rig settings, repeat optimum settings and constantly improve through post-training data analysis. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Feb 02:44 NZDT PlanetSail: Turning & Sea Breezes PlanetSail: Turning & Sea Breezes Matt Sheahan continues his 36th America's Cup Analysis With the prospect of a weekend influenced by sea breezes, I take to the air to see what they look like from the skies around Auckland. Plus, why turning an AC75 and turning a plane are the same... but different. by Matt Sheahan Posted 20 Feb 01:03 NZDT Join the Tiwal inflatable dinghy adventure circuit Join the Tiwal inflatable dinghy adventure circuit The Tiwal owners community can look forward to a series of rally style adventures this summer. New Years Eve, 2021 and it is near perfect weather: My partner and I left it till 5pm to decide to sail our TIWAL dinghies to Rangitoto Island and climb to the top for the midnight fireworks show. by Melinda Henshaw/Tiwal Posted 20 Feb 00:29 NZDT Catch the Prada Cup action aboard Cup Cat Catch the Prada Cup action aboard Cup Cat With the Stadium course not being used - you can catch the action on the water aboard Cup Cat With the Prada Cup racing to take place in a location that is largely out of sight for shore based spectators, there is still the opportunity to get out on the water, and see some of the best sailors in the world racing the fastest yachts on the planet. by Cup Cat/Sail-World NZ Posted 19 Feb 23:32 NZDT